| Travis Kelce Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 118 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 5, 1989 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Travis Kelce is an American professional football player who began representing, as a tight end, the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL) in 2013. With the team, he had won the Super Bowl, NFL‘s annual championship game, for the 2019 season. From 2015 to 2019, he was selected for the Pro Bowl, NFL‘s annual ‘All-Star Game’; and had been included in the ‘First-Team All-Pro’ (2016, 2018) and the ‘Second-Team All-Pro’ (2017, 2019). He had also been named in the ‘NFL 2010s All-Decade (2010-2019) Team’.
Born Name
Travis Michael Kelce
Nick Name
Zeus
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Residence
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Nationality
Education
Travis graduated in 2008 from Cleveland Heights High School in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He joined The University of Cincinnati later that year, represented their Cincinnati Bearcats football program, and graduated in 2013.
Occupation
Professional American Football Player
Family
- Father – Edward ‘Ed’ Kelce (Sales rep in the steel business)
- Mother – Donna Kelce (Banking sector employee)
- Siblings – Jason Kelce (Older Brother) (Professional American Football Player, Super Bowl LII champion, 6-time Pro Bowl (2014, 2016, 2019-2022) inclusion)
- Others – Kylie McDevitt (Sister-in-Law), Wyatt Elizabeth Kelce (Niece), Elliotte Ray Kelce (Niece), Bennett Llewellyn (Niece), Kelce Donald Roy Blalock (Maternal Grandfather), Ina Marie Petranek (Maternal Grandmother)
Jason Kelce retired from the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2024 after 13 seasons and now works as an analyst on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown while co-hosting New Heights with Travis. Their mother Donna became a household name during Super Bowl LVII in February 2023, when the brothers faced each other in the press-dubbed “Kelce Bowl” – the first time in NFL history that two brothers played against one another in a Super Bowl.
Manager
He is represented by A&A Management Group, Talent Management Firm, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
Position
Tight End
Jersey Number
87 – Kansas City Chiefs
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
At 6 ft 5 in, Travis Kelce towers nearly 8 inches over the average American man (5 ft 9 in), stands an inch taller than his brother Jason Kelce (6 ft 4 in), and is almost 8 inches taller than fiancée Taylor Swift (5 ft 10 in).
Weight
118 kg or 260 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Travis has dated –
- Maya Benberry (2016) – Travis starred in the reality dating show Catching Kelce in January 2016, picking Maya Benberry as the winner. They began dating after the show ended in April 2016 and parted ways in December 2016.
- Kayla Nicole (2016-2020; 2020-2022) – In December 2016, Travis began dating glamour model and social media star Kayla Nicole, confirming the relationship in May 2017. They broke up in August 2020, announced in December 2020 that they were dating again, and reportedly split in May 2022. In January 2023, Travis confirmed in an interview that he was ‘single’.
- Zuri Hall (2022) – In 2022, Travis was rumored to be dating TV personality and actress Zuri Hall.
- Taylor Swift (2023-Present)
Taylor Swift (2023-Present) – Travis first tried to hand Taylor a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it at her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City in July 2023, a story he told on his New Heights podcast. She began appearing at Arrowhead Stadium that September, attending games through the Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl runs while Travis flew out to her Eras Tour shows in Sydney and Singapore. On August 26, 2025, the couple announced their engagement with a joint Instagram post captioned “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” showing Travis proposing in a flower-filled garden. The post became one of the most-liked in Instagram history within hours, and their wedding plans have drawn nonstop speculation since.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Polish, English, and Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Towering frame
- Side-cropped hair
- Sports a thick beard
- Affable smile
Religion
He was raised Christian by his parents.
Travis Kelce’s Favorite Things
- Christmas Movies – A Christmas Story, Elf, Four Christmases, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Source – Just Jared
Travis Kelce Facts
- He redshirted in 2008, his freshman year at university, then played 11 games in 2009. He missed the 2010 season for violating team rules; it was later revealed he had failed a drug test, testing positive for marijuana.
- As of December 2020, he held the NFL record for ‘Most Successive Seasons with at least 1,000 Receiving Yards by a Tight End’, achieved in 2019 as the first player to do so for 4 successive seasons.
- In Week 17 of the 2018 NFL season, he broke the record for ‘Most Receiving Yards by a Tight End in a Single Season’, though it was broken the same day by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle.
- In Week 16 of the 2019 NFL season, he became the fastest tight end in history to record ‘500 Career Receptions’.
- In October 2023, he sustained an ankle injury against the Minnesota Vikings.
- In October 2023, Travis and Patrick Mahomes invested in the Formula 1 team Alpine Racing.
- In October 2023, he purchased a Kansas City mansion for $6 million.
- In November 2023, Travis and Jason released the song Fairytale of Philadelphia, featured on Jason’s annual holiday album A Philly Special Christmas Special.
- He was the fifth most searched person on Google globally in 2023.
- He won his first Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers in February 2020, adding two more in Super Bowl LVII (2023) and Super Bowl LVIII (2024), the latter in overtime against the 49ers.
- The Chiefs’ bid for an unprecedented three-peat ended in a 40-22 loss to his brother’s former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in Super Bowl LIX in February 2025. Travis took several weeks before confirming he would return for a 13th season rather than retire.
- He and Jason launched the New Heights podcast in 2022. In August 2024, they signed a three-year deal with Amazon’s Wondery reportedly worth more than $100 million.
- Taylor Swift chose New Heights for her first-ever podcast appearance on August 13, 2025, announcing her album The Life of a Showgirl during the record-drawing episode.
- He hosted Saturday Night Live in March 2023 and Prime Video’s Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? in 2024, played Ed Lachlan in Ryan Murphy’s FX series Grotesquerie in 2024, and appeared in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 in 2025.
- He holds the NFL records for most 1,000-yard receiving seasons by a tight end and most receiving yards by a tight end in postseason history, with 10 Pro Bowl selections and four first-team All-Pro honors.
- The Chiefs opened the 2025 season on September 5 with a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil – the NFL’s first regular-season game played in Brazil for Kansas City.
- He launched his lifestyle and apparel brand Tru Kolors in 2021 and runs the Eighty-Seven & Running foundation, funding programs for underserved youth in Kansas City and Cleveland.
Featured Image by Travis Kelce / Instagram
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce is 6 feet 5 inches tall (196 cm). That makes him one of the tallest tight ends in the NFL.
How much does Travis Kelce weigh?
Travis Kelce weighs approximately 118 kg (260 lbs). His playing weight typically hovers between 250 and 260 lbs during the season.
How old is Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce was born on October 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio. He turns 37 in October 2026.
What is Travis Kelce’s net worth?
Travis Kelce’s net worth is estimated at around $90 million, built from his Kansas City Chiefs contracts, endorsement deals, and the ‘New Heights’ podcast.
Who is Travis Kelce dating?
Travis Kelce is in a relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift, whom he began dating in 2023. The couple announced their engagement in August 2025.
What is Travis Kelce known for?
Travis Kelce is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and a multiple-time Super Bowl champion. He also co-hosts the hit ‘New Heights’ podcast with his brother Jason Kelce.
What does Travis Kelce’s workout and diet look like?
Kelce combines heavy compound lifts, explosive plyometrics, and route-running agility drills with extensive mobility and recovery work. His diet is high in lean protein, complex carbs, and hydration to maintain his 260-lb frame through a full NFL season.
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Last Updated: September 14, 2026 | Originally Published: December 3, 2020 | Source: Healthy Celeb
